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Jul 27, 2026

Here's this week's SMDP Mentor Moment
You asked for feedback, not a compliment

You asked for feedback, not a compliment

You put yourself out there. You ask someone you respect to give their thoughts. You want to get better. But then they actually say something critical and you feel defensive, misunderstood, maybe even hurt.

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